The care home sector was presented with an unprecedented challenge when COVID-19 hit in February 2020. As part of the wider national lockdown, all care homes had to close their doors to external visitors as well as rapidly evolving their internal hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of the virus. Over a year later, as … Read more
Chinese Day – Saturday 22nd May, 2021 This week we celebrated Chinese Day as residents and staff dressed in red – the traditional lucky colour in China. Residents were busy creating fantastic Chinese-themed crafts, including lanterns and the flag of China with which we beautifully decorated our home. For lunch, residents were treated to a tasty … Read more
Sunny Afternoons – 22nd April, 2021 As the weather is getting warmer we asked our residents if they would like to lend a helping hand to our gardener Dave by planting some brightly coloured flowers. They found this very enjoyable and look forward to seeing what wildlife they may attract. Be sure to look out for … Read more
Welcome to Oakwood House Helen! – Friday 19th March, 2021 We would like to announce that Helen Jackson was officially appointed as Home Manager of Oakwood House with effect from 13th March 2021, after having enjoyed several weeks of getting to know both the residents and staff at the home. For those of you have not … Read more
Chocolate Trolley! – Saturday 27th February, 2021 This week we decided to have a chocolate themed trolley as Residents enjoyed a scrumptious variety of chocolate treats, including cupcakes, mousses and milkshakes! Valentine’s Day – Tuesday 16th February, 2021 On Valentine’s day, our Residents were spoilt for choice with all the fancy cakes on our … Read more
Feeling lonely is something we all experience from time to time and for many different reasons, but long-term loneliness can have a detrimental effect on a person’s mental and physical health – particularly in an older person who lives on their own. According to a recent study by Which.co.uk, 1 in 10 people over the … Read more
Wednesday 30th December, 2020 Our Residents have enjoyed playing games in the afternoons which has bought a smile to their faces. We are following the Government guidelines and keeping everyone safe as possible by social distancing and wearing PPE. We will keep relatives and friends updated with changes.
Australia Day – Friday 16th October, 2020 G’day! Yesterday we thought we would hop across the pond and have a day inspired by all things Oz! The home was lovingly decorated by our Activities Coordinator, with bunting, signage to well-known Australian Landmarks and a couple of cheeky Roo’s! Residents were amused to see Oakwood staff … Read more
Kind Gifts from Bowthorpe Scouts – Tuesday 30th June, 2020 Our Residents got a lovely surprise as Bowthorpe Scouts dropped off a box filled with handmade cards and painted stones. Residents enjoyed us reading all the kind words and messages written to them, it really did put a smile on their faces. We would like … Read more
Sunshine – Wednesday 27th May, 202 Our Residents made the most of the lovely bank holiday sunshine, as a small group sat outside in the garden and had their lunch together. Wildlife Craft Theme – Saturday 23rd May, 2020 We have been making the most of the lovely weather by going around the garden … Read more
